GREEN AUDIT

Introduction

             The environmental issue has become a world-wide concern in the last decades being the focus of discussion in a variety of forums both at national and internationals. Accordingly, carrying out environmental audits in addition to the usual official audit has become mandatory. The audit will be carried out on any of the environmental issued facing the country and world at large (including e-waste management, water and air pollution, biodiversity loss, land degradation or impaired ecosystems).

             Waste not managed properly effect not only human health but the other aspects of the environment like water, air and biological diversity.

             The purpose of this management report/environmental audit report was therefore to make known the findings of the audit regarding the handlings, storage and proper disposal.

             Colleges and Universities have broad impacts on the world around them, both negative and positive. The activities pursued by colleges can create a variety of adverse environmental impacts. But colleges are also in a unique position as educational institutions to be leaders in pursuing environmentally sustainable solutions. Our College expresses its commitment to  sustainability in many ways. It has taken a number of positive steps to reduce its environmental impact. But many areas remain in which substantial improvements can be made. The college conducts the Green Audit and strives to maintain eco friendly atmosphere on the campus.

             To maintain eco-friendly ambience the following measures are taken:

· Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle

· Go Green and grow green

· Water conservation and proper harvesting

· Use of LED bulbs instead florescent bulbs

· Use of solar lights

· Small generators are substituted with 25 KVA generators to save diesel

· 'Say No To Plastic"

· Carbon dioxide neutrality  is maintained on the campus by developing greenery

· Energy sensitization such as turning off lights/fans/monitors after the work. Topics such as Global warming, bio-diversity and pollution are incorporated in the curriculum.

· Our Management is very supportive and conscious about the environmental issues.

 

             They have taken additional  interest in constituting a society Level  Green Audit team.

             The Green Audit Committee members are

1. Prof .B.B.Bavache                -- Chairman 

    Associate Professor,

    R.L.S. Science Institute,

    Belagavi.

 

2. Prof. Laxman C. Horatti         --Member

    Associate Professor,

    J.S.S. College, Gokak

 

3. GayatriLokannavar                    --Member

    Range Forest Officer,

    Bailhongal

 

4. Dr. Laxman B. Kadam             --Member

    Assistant Professon,

    KRCES Degree College,

    Bailhongal

The initiatives taken by college to make the campus Eco-friendly:  Our college

Energy conservation

Use of renewable energy

Water harvesting

Efforts for carbon neutrality

Plantation

Hazardous waste management

E-waste management

Protecting plant wealth

Caring of rare plants.

Observations :-

1.Contour map

2. Coconut Garden

3. Mango Garden

4. Shade House

5. Rain Water harvesting

6. Vermicomposting unit

7. Class rooms with interactive boards

8. Campus with CC Camera

9. Use of Solar energy for practical in Physics Lab

10. Separate medicinal garden

11. R.O. Unit for drinking water

12. Exhaust fans in Chemistry labs

Best Practices

1. Science Exhibition (annually)

2. Blood donation Camp (annually)

3. Extension activities for High School Students

4.Blood group check up for B.A., B. Com. & B.Sc. I Semester students

5. Health awareness

Suggestions/Recommendations

1. Soak pit may be constructed in the Chemistry labs.

2. Anti chamber in Ladies room

3. First aid facility may be maintained in Gymkhana, Science labs and Office.

4. Separate dry and wet dust bins to be maintained.

5. Display on quotations pertaining to eco friendliness of the campus.

6, Fire extinguishers in Gymkhana and Office

7. LED bulbs to be installed in Library, Laboratories and Office.

GREEN STRETCH-LAWN/GARDEN

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